I bought one of the ABS rear hatch panels, my 'experience' with it is just
to check its fit and it fits perfectly.

Perfect fit includes that the many 8mm mounting holes correspond exactly
with the holes in the hatch.

The mounting fasteners go through the panel holes and through the
hatch/door/body mounting holes (the same holes the stock clips go into).
When you turn in the screw, the fastener expands (Molly-style) to clamp the
panel in place.

Here's a link to this style clamp:

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Nissan_Front_Rear_Bumper_Push_Type_Retainer_p/a20753.htm

Regards,  Vern

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill M" <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?

It's not stock but have seen some abs panels for sale on the Samba. Anyone
have personal experience with them? They look nice I just don't understand
the mounting fastners.

Bill

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